The International Cessna 170 Association

To bend any tubing the best way is to fill with sand and bend then just dump out the sand and viola, a proper bent tube.

John

This makes me want to come to Texas again.

John

On the 48 fuel cap, they have an oring/ dynaseal under the top washer at the handle. If installed under cap when tightened it will separate the seal and allow air to migrate.

John

When I did my wings I also considered this option but decided for my flying I didn't need to carry the extra weight and needed to get out of the plane after 4 hrs.
If you plan to fly back country where there is no fuel it is a safety item.

John

There is also mechanics flexible fingers. Some are rigid.

John

Take a look at this company with many options.
https://www.mcmaster.com/wire-clips

John

Not that I am aware of recently. I hope to see him at Oshkosh this year again.

The only place to go. They do all kinds of antique instruments. Cars, motorcycles and aircraft.

John

Old flex lines can collapse inside and hold fluid pressurizing the cylinder. Don't ask how I know.
John

Valves are rare.

Mark and I used it to Newton and it worked great for us.

John

A couple of interesting places to visit if not on the agenda. https://www.bullyhillvineyards.com/about/heritage/ https://www.glennhcurtissmuseum.org/about.php https://www.flbm.org/about I have been to these numerous times and very interesting. This will be another impacted convention thanks to Duane...

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Same here. I have had one for years to be safe and fly again.

John

How tight is the clamp? Fasten a wire at the end with solder an maybe shrink tube and pull through.
John